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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 494.01 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 494.01 and 221.19 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 494.01 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/494.01 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 494.01 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 109,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,270.07/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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